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MEMS Technology Tackles Food and Agricultural Challenges

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Photonic and MEMS solutions abound in the food and beverage industries.

David R. Smith and David A. Gottfried, Infotonics Technology Center

The food and agriculture industry contributes significantly to the nation’s economy but often is an overlooked sector, particularly where advanced technology development is concerned. The nation is seeking significant enhancements to quality, safety and security, but consumers don’t want to see the price of food rise dramatically. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based technologies on integrated circuit chips are extremely cost-effective and allow significant gains in these areas without having a substantial effect on the pocketbooks of the consumer. Recent collaborations between the...Read full article

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    Published: March 2008
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    microelectromechanical systems
    Refers to micron-size complex machines that have physical dimensions suitable for the fabrication of optical switches for use in state-of-the-art communications networks.
    advanced technology solutionsdefenseFeaturesintegrated circuit chipsmicroelectromechanical systemsSensors & Detectors

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